Re: Clutch PP

[RLIRELAND@domain.elided]

In a message dated 1/31/99, 10:31:32 PM, csibert@domain.elided writes:


<<Are the open and closed faced clutch pressure plate assemblies
interchangeable on an 800?

I purchased an NOS pressure plate, it is an open face design, whereas the
one that was on the engine is a closed face.  It bolts up to the flywheel
just fine, however, there were three metal "H" shaped pieces packed with the
pressure plate.  They are metal stampings approx. 1/8" thick in the shape of
an "H", about 1 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high.  They were packed
under the three bolts on the pressure plate.  Do they need to be installed
somehow, or are the just for shipping.

Chilton makes reference to using a spacer under the bolts before removing
the clutch assembly from the flywheel, is this what the pieces are for?

TIA,

Chad Sibert
Jamestown, NC>>

Chad,

I just replaced a closed face type clutch in my '65 Model 80. My new closed
face pressure plate had some fiber-board type spacers between the clutch
fingers and the housing when I got it from NAPA. They were held tightly in
place by the finger springs and when I bolted the PP to the flywheel, I was
able to remove them. Only problem is that now the clutch fingers seem to be
too far forward (toward the flywheel). The throw-out bearing just bearly
touches them when you engage the clutch and consequently the clutch can't be
disengaged. 
I'm sure these spacers were there just for shipping and I'm thinking the same
for your H-shaped pieces. As to why my clutch won't disengage... that's still
a mystery. 

I didn't know you could interchange a closed and open face pressure plate.
Mine was an exact match and it still doesn't work!

Roy Ireland
'65 Scout 80
Tucson, AZ
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